This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective vendors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance & Supplies Manufacturing) and the small business size standard is 800 employees. PSC Code is 6640-Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award at: https://sam.gov/content/home Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM. The Department of Veteran Affairs, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital located at: 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705-2286 has the requirement for an Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer System for the Research and Development Dept. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide the following products on a Brand Name Only (Fisher Scientific) Item Item Number Description Qty Unit 0001 TSX40086FA 1 Thermo Scientific TSX40086FA Universal Volt Ultra-Low Freezer 1 EA The salient characteristics for the above listed below: Technical and Functional Specification: Description: TSX Universal Series Ultra-Low Freezers, 400-Box Capacity, 100/230 V, 50/60 Hz Capacity (English): 19.4 cu. ft. Capacity (Metric): 549 L Temperature Range: -40°C to -86°C Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C Temperature Stability: 0.2°C Door Style: Outer (1), Inner (2) No. of Doors: 1 Door Opening Recovery:13 (20°C Ambient Running @ -75°C) mins Cabinet Material: Scratch-resistant Painted Steel Chamber Material: Cold-rolled Steel Insulation: Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) + Water-Blown Polyurethane Foam (SNAP-compliant) Interior: Optional Stainless Steel Exterior Finish: Painted Cold Rolled Steal Shelves: 3 Adjustable, 1 Fixed Certifications/Compliance: cULus, CE, ENERGYSTAR, EPA SNAP Style: Upright Display: Touch-Screen LCD Casters: 4 All-Direction Casters with Locks Ports: 2 Rear Access Ports Product Line: TSX Universal Series Warranty: Warranty varies, please contact Thermo Fisher for details ACT Label: Yes Defrost: Manual Peak Variation at -80C: 4.7 Water Cooled: Not Available Dimensions (DxWxH) Exterior: 37.6 x 28.3 x 78 in. (95.5 x 71.9 x 198.1 cm) Dimensions (D x W x H) Interior: 28.3 x 23.1 x 51.2 in. (71.9 x 58.8 x 130.1 cm) Depth (English) Exterior:37.6 in. Depth (English) Interior:28.3 in. Depth (Metric) Exterior: 95.5 cm Depth (Metric) Interior: 71.9 cm Monitoring Options: Audible and Visual High and Low Temperature Alarms, Wireless Access Security: Standard Key Lock, Padlock Loop, Setpoint and Settings Security (Optional NFC Key Card Access) On-Board Datalogging: Temperature, Events, Diagnostics Setpoint Security: 2 Modes with Full Password or PIN options Backup Systems: Optional CO2 or LN2 Connectivity: Thermo Scientific Instrument Connect Compatible Smart View Compatibility: Onboard accessory 5V and POE outlets Amperage: 8.9-4.9 A Plug Type: NEMA 5-15 Voltage: 100/230 V Electrical Requirements: 100/230 V, 50/60 Hz Frequency: y 50/60 Hz Phase: Single Wattage: Compressor 938W Energy Usage: 0.38 kw-hr/day/cuft (ENERGY STAR) Green Features: Less hazardous, less waste, more energy efficient, responsibly packaged, extended life Voltage Compensation: ±10% Vial Capacity: 40,000 x 2 mL Compressor: V-drive Refrigerant: R290 (1st stage), R170 + R290 mix (2nd stage) Holds: 2 in. Boxes (400) Rack Capacity: 16 Unit Size: Each Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating: Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product Business size/Socioeconomic status If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market Manufacture location; and Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products (if applicable) This is not a Request for Proposal, or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation currently exists. Your responses will be used solely for Market Research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration. Please include all the following information in writing: Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact Any contract number (if applicable) UEI/DUNS number & Tax ID number Business type (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) Capability Statement addressing qualification & ability to provide procurement items Documentation from manufacturer indicating your organization being an Authorized Distributor Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to: arneil.genus@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than August 23, 2024, 1:00 PM CST.
